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Railway Asked on December 16, 2025

What are the dual educational qualification and age limit requirements for the various posts under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination?

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RRB NTPC Examination: Qualification & Age Criteria


The RRB NTPC examination recruits for both Undergraduate (10+2 level) and Graduate level posts, resulting in two distinct sets of eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification


- Undergraduate Posts (Level 2 & 3):
Candidates must have passed the 12th (10+2) stage examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
Posts include:
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Time Keeper
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

- Graduate Posts (Level 4, 5 & 6):
Candidates must possess a University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Posts include:
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods Train Manager
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Station Master

Age Limit

(As of the crucial date, typically July 1st or August 1st)

- Undergraduate Posts:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years

- Graduate Posts:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years

Age Relaxation

(As per Government of India rules for reserved categories)

CategoryRelaxation
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)3 years
SC / ST5 years
PwBD (UR / EWS)10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)13 years
PwBD (SC / ST)15 years
> Note: Final year students are generally eligible only if they possess the required educational qualification on or before the closing date of the online application, as specified in the official notification.
Last verified: December 16, 2025 Editorial Policy